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The Oracle

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The Oracle

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The Oracle

Colin Nehe, a senior at Lincoln East High School, is breaking stereotypes by pursuing all of his passions. He is involved in Varsity Football, Varsity Soccer, Unified Track and PE, Jazz Band, E-Band, and advanced placement classes.

EAST EXELLENCE–Colin Nehe breaks stereotypes by pursuing more than just one passion as a Spartan

Claire Weibye, Editor, Layout Editor May 21, 2025

Imagine this: you are a freshman and walk through the doors of Lincoln East High School for the first time. You expect to see the high school stereotypes that are portrayed in the movies: the nerds with...

New first-year teachers at East, Madelyn Kreifels (left), Erin Bell, (center) and Kerry Florell (right). All three teachers are reflecting on their first year in the classroom and looking forward to next year.

EAST EXCELLENCE– Same place, new faces

Olivia Muffler, Staff Writer May 21, 2025

As the school year winds down, students aren't the only ones reflecting on a year full of growth, challenges, and change. This year, Lincoln East High School welcomed several new first-year teachers to...

On May 5, 2025, all of the Lincoln East Student Council got together for the annual banquet in order to celebrate the year. Achievements such as funding for Undue Medical Debt were discussed, alongside some ideas for next year.

EAST EXCELLENCE– Undoing the Due

Cyan Seymour, Editor, Website Editor May 21, 2025

2014: all about the Ebola outbreak, the ALS ice bucket trend, and Taylor Swift’s “1989”. This year– only 11 years ago –held many positive and negative memories for the globe. But, one impact...

Kevin Rippe has spent over two decades at Lincoln East High School before transitioning to a district-level role. He left a lasting impression on the East Community.

EAST EXCELLENCE–Once a Spartan, always a Spartan

Rachel Gubbels, Staff Writer May 19, 2025

There was no grand farewell, no packed auditorium or final bell to signal his last day. When Kevin Rippe quietly stepped out of the classroom mid-semester, his presence didn’t fade, it simply shifted....

Boys and girls win HAC swimming. Boys win State later that season with multiple individual and relay records broken for both boys and girls.

EAST EXCELLENCE–Starting to sound like a broken record

Lily Abele, Staff Writer May 16, 2025

Records are continuously broken, making athletes' perspectives on them even more important. Athletes at East are chasing perfection, which is setting them apart. East’s excellence has grown exponentially...

In the "We the People" competition, scholars testify in mock congressional hearings to answer Constitutional questions using case law, historical evidence, and, of course, Constitutional support. The nationals event, which Spartans participated in from April 8-12, 2025, is hosted in our nation's capital, Washington, D.C.

EAST EXCELLENCE–“We the People” of Lincoln East defend the Constitution on a local, state, and national level

Gabe Buggi, Staff Writer May 16, 2025

On December 16, 2024, Lincoln East High School’s “We the People” team won first place at the state’s annual “We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution” competition for the seventh consecutive...

(L-R) Seniors Louis Hoffman, Tatum Lewis, Avari Wischhof, Ella Herzberg, Claire Weibye, Gabe Buggi and Kaitlyn Peitzmeier stand in the classroom celebrating the recent achievement of another print edition in their senior year. Though it's mixed of new and recurring staff, the profound impact they've left remains and they are appreciated by Mrs. Geldmeier, the advisor, and by all the other Oracle staff.

EAST EXCELLENCE–The Oracle shines a spotlight on staff starting the drive in ’25

Zahraa Aljabiry, Staff Writer May 15, 2025

The Lincoln East student newspaper, The Oracle, has been a key aspect of East culture since it first started in 1968. Throughout each year, new, amazing members join the team while some depart for college—but...

The season of Lent, a 40 day period in the Catholic liturgical calendar, is a time of almsgiving, fasting, abstinence, and preparation for the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The 40 day length of Lent mirrors the 40 days and 40 nights that Jesus fasted in the desert before his crucifixion, and Catholics practice turning away from their own worldly temptations during Lent the way that Jesus turned down the Devil’s temptations.

More than just giving things up

Claire Weibye, Editor, Layout Editor April 15, 2025

The season of Lent, a 40 day period in the Catholic liturgical calendar, is a time of almsgiving, fasting, abstinence, and preparation for the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ (Learn more about the...

Mall of America is bustling with life in Bloomington, Minnesota on March 12, 2025. It has proved to be a great vacation spot for family and friends!

Exploring the magic of the Mall of America

Rachel Gubbels, Staff Writer April 3, 2025

The Mall of America, located in Bloomington, Minnesota, isn’t just a shopping center, it’s an all-around experience. With over 500 stores, an indoor amusement park, an aquarium, and countless dining...

Painted Tree Boutique in Lincoln Southpointe holds many amazing local businesses under one roof. When walking around I found a variety of items ranging from clothing to dog treats.

The one shop gift shop

Kaitlyn Peitzmeier, Editor, Social Media Editor March 31, 2025

There is a new way for local businesses to flourish in Nebraska with the opening of Painted Tree Boutiques in Lincoln Southpointe Mall last fall. The store is vendor style, where businesses rent out booths...

RJD Collective sells vintage clothes all over the world, but has a storefront in Lincoln. After starting out with shoes, the business primarily sells vintage clothing.

RJD Collective: a student’s passion for vintage turned into a far-reaching s…

Lily Abele, Staff Writer March 31, 2025

Lincoln East sophomore, River Donner, changes the way we may look at high school success. As a successful business owner of RJD Collective, a vintage clothing business that sells across the world, he knows...

This graph represents three restaurants in downtown Lincoln: YIA YIAS, HIRO 88, and DISH in order of least expensive to most expensive. In the graph the price range, number of reviews based on stars, and location is shared.

Perfect prom night restaurants: a guide to Lincoln’s best in every style

Tatum Lewis, Staff Writer March 25, 2025

April 5, 2025, the night of Prom, is quickly approaching. In addition to finding the perfect dress ora new suit, and taking Instagram worthy photos, it’s also about finding the right place to eat before...

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